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8 October 2010

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2 NEWS 8 OCTOBER 2010

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‘When is

something goingto happen?’

“We are still waiting for response a from

President J acob Zuma’s office, they said on

Monday a letter was posted, but we have

not received anything.

We are also waiting for the National

Council of Provinces. We handed our

concerns to them in black and white when

they visited the ar ea earlier this year at

their big tent in Praktiseer. Since then,

nothing. The war d committ ee does not

actua lly function, we never see our ward

councillor, and we are wa itng for the

Greater Tubatse Municipality, nothing ishapp ening. We are wait ing for everybody.

Nobody makes a move, we have no wat er,

the electrical pump is broken. Only the

rich people can afford electrical

connections.

Look at t his place, the RDP housing

project stands abandoned. People want to

build their own houses on the stands where

the toilets are erected. The Governmen t

said th ey will come back to us. They did

not. What mus t we do?”

This is the question Mr Joseph Maboi

and Fra nk Seerane (right an d left at t he

dry water point on the bottom photograph

respectively) wrestles with every day.

Their village, Malaneng, are next to

Mapar eng village accros trhe river as you

turn from th e Ohrigstad road to Graskop.

Mr Maboi is the chairman of thecommunity committee tha t tr y to better the

villagers’ plight.

“We invited you h ere becaus e people

must see that we are suffering”. A

delegation from this village recently

tra velled to the Un ion Buildings together

with a delegation from Mapareng to bring

attention to their plight to the President.



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counci l chamber of the Greater Tubatse

Municipality in the building up on the h ill in

Burgersfort.Tuesday sa w the first council meeting in

the new building. Un fortu nat ely the Mayor

and Acting Municipal Manager could not

att end becaus e of other commitment s. The

first thing that literally struck visitors, was

the cold ai r f rom the very ef fect ive ai r

conditioning.

The (figuratively) hot seats a re ra ised and

every councillor ha s a comforta ble high-back

chair. The sound system seems to be state-

of - the-ar t and everybody (Counci l lors,

bottom left an d visitors, above) stood quiet

and on attent ion while a decent instru menta l

version of the national anthem played over

the loudspeaker s before proceedings sta rted.

Councillors struggled a bit with theirmicrophones, but should be us ed to it soon.

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Tensions flareAnd so the leader of the ANC Youth

League, Mr Julius Malema, visited

Maandagshoek last week Saturday.

His visit generat ed quite a lot of

interest from the local commu nity, whule a

large number of the audience was also

bused to the venu e from other r egions inLimpopo. Par t of the au dience were also

prominent local politicians, a num ber of

them a ttending in their individual

capacities, to come and hear what t he

Youth league leader had to say.

As promised by the posters of the

meeting, he made quite an emotional case

for th e nat ionalisation of mines. While part

of the programme was a lso the handing

over of memorandums to representatives of

foreign minin g compan ies, most of the ra lly

was spen t a s a goold old fash ioned political

rally.

But, the National Union of

Mineworkers was not so impressed with

Mr Malema. After the meeting they issues

the following statement:

The National Union of Mineworkers

(NUM) is highly pertubed by theuttera nces attr ibuted to the ANC Youth

League President in saying that “ ...mines

that are not cooperative to the

nationalisation concept will have their

operations disrupted...” Not only does the

NUM finds the utteran ces unacceptable,

but such reckless utterances threat en the

livelihoods an d secur ity of jobs of the over

400 000 mineworkers employed in the

industry. The NUM remains stea dfast

that nothing about the mineworkers it

represents will be done without th eir

involvement. Whilst the NU M supports

state intervention in stra tegic sectors of

the economy in order to alleviate direpoverty within the populace, we refuse to

be blackmailed, indoctrinated a nd

manipulated by juveniles.

We strongly support t he Nat ional

Genera l Coun cil ‘s resolution th at pr oper

research be done on the n ationalisation

concept and that such findings be

presented t o the ANC ‘s Na tional

conference in 2012. We however call on

the ANC to provide the much needed

leadership and to reign in on its youth

wing to ensure that in the process serious

damage is not done to the reputa tion of

the country an d image of the South

African mining industry in the face of the

investor community. such ut terances

create unnecessary tension and

uncertainty amongst workers.

As far a s th e NUM is concerned, nomining operation will be disrupted by

anybody and we call on th ose who want to

disrupt operations to come forward and do

so.”

As could be predicted, this Cosatu

Union’s view resulted in m ore verbal

fights dur ing the week, but had died down

by the t ime of going to press .

Platinum Austr alia Limited has announced that the perman ent connection

of the Smokey Hills Mine to the national power grid was completein

September.

The entire operation, including the pr ocessing plant an d undergroundmine have been operating on only grid power since without incident.

The completion of the permanent connection to the grid has allowed

Smokey Hills to cease ru nning t he diesel generators which ha ve been

supplying approximately half of the power requirements of the operation

since start up. This will result in a net saving of approximately $0.5 million

per month and will also provide a more reliable power source.

The operation will however retain its sta ndby diesel generators to provide

back up in t he event of any issues in t he future with the supply of power

from th e nat ional grid.

Connection of permanent

power at Smokey Hills Mine




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In herinnering

An d r é G re y l in g .

Andr é Grey l ing is sk ie l ik

op 23 Septe mber 2010 aan

‘n h a r t a a n v a l o o r l e d e .

“J o u s t e m i s s t i l ma a r jo u

h e r in n e r in g e le e f v o o r t .

D a n k ie a a n a l d i e fa mi l i e

e n v r i e n d e v i r j u l le b y s ta n d

e n o n d e r s t e u n i n g m e t

An d r é s e a f s t e rw e . Aa n a l

d ie Mis ty K n ig h t s , t a n n ie

Ale t e n o o m H e rma n e n

B o n n ie , w e e s ve r s e k e r v a nmy e n d ie k in d e r s s e

o p r e g t e d a n k e n

w a a r d e r i n g ” .

C h a rm a in e G rey l in g en

k i n d e r s .

Op 3 Oktober 2010 het die AGS

Burgersfort vir die eerste keer sy deu re in

Aloe Ridge oopgemaak.

Die dienste word op die grondvloer van die

Promenade winkelsentrum gehou.

Past. Neels Beukes het die eerste diens

waar geneem en hier s al nou ‘n voltydse

bedieningspan wees vir die gemeentelede

in Burgersfort.

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First Limpopo ValleyToy Run planned

Now in its 28th year, the a nnua l Charity Toy

Run® has become known, far beyond the

motorcycl ing communi ty , as one of South

Africa’s most sign ificant charit y events.

I t i s t he da y when t he coun t r y ’s l oudes t

minority opens th eir hearts to its most silent.

More than 50 000 motorcyclists will turn out

across the country with toys of all shapes and

descriptions festooning their bikes, to make

Christmas a lit t le brighter for disadvanta ged

chi ldren up to 18 years o ld of a l l races in

orphanages, shelters, homes and hospitals and

in our communities . Locally the Misty Knight s

MCC will host t he first an nua l Limpopo Valley

Toy Run.

“We invite all riders to join the mass ride and

members of the public to join us for the party

at Winterveld club after the ride. Donated toys

w i l l b e c o l l e c t e d a t t h e e n d v e n u e a n d

distribu ted dur ing the weeks following the Toy

Run®” said Mr Herman Wolmaran s of Misty

Knights.

They invite people to gather next t o the route

t o see t he pa r ade o f m o t o r cyc l e s f r om

L y d e n b u r g , B u r g e r s f o r t a n d S t e e l p o o r t .

Everyone is welcome to donate toys. The

entrance fee at Winterveld Club will be a toy.

Entry without a toy will be R50 per person.

“As the teddy bear insignia i s so closely

identified with the Toy Run® , every year we

receive a vast majority of soft t oys suita ble for

young children but there is a desperate need

for older children (teena ge girls and boys). The

following ar e on th e wishlist for dona tion: Any

spor ts equipment - cr icket sets , basketbal l

hoops, including balls of any type - soccer,

tennis, rugby. Costume jewellery & craft kits,

toiletries & ma ke-up for older girls. Pu zzles &

board games. Fun stationery, drawing & art

equipment.“Please no toy guns of any sort.

These cannot be dist r ibuted,” Wolmarans

asked. Should you want to donate toys, but are

unable to attend t he day, you may contact the

organisers d irectly. Toys may a lso be deposited

a t t h e H i g h l a n d s P a n o r a m a o f f i c e s i n

Lydenburg. There are no other author ised

collection points.

People who would like to become involved can

support by attending a nd bringing toys. Financial

donat ions can be ma de to Limpopo Valley Toy Run,

S t a n d a r d B a n k ( 0 5 2 6 5 1 ) , S a v i n g s a c c o u n t :

283907495.

Assistan ce can a lso be given through sponsorsh ip of

p r i z e s , p r i n t i n g a n d a d v e r t i s i n g o r a c a s h

sponsorship. By just spreading the word, you can

make a difference.

The event is plan ned of 20 November 2010 and will

start at 09:00 at Legends in Lydenburg. From there

they will ride to OK Grocer in Burgersfort to join

the m ain group in St eelpoort. The Burgersfort mass

departure to Steelpoort is planned for 11:00.The

main procession from Bur gersfort will be led by the

host club, flying the Misty Knights flag, as well as

the Toy Run® bann er. The r ide will not exceed 60km/

h inside town and 120km/h outside of town and

overta king is not permitted. Traffic depart ment

officers will show no leniency with any dangerous

behavior during the Toy Run ®. With over 300

motorcyclists expected to pa rticipate in the 2010 Toy

Run® , p l ease obse r ve t he f o l l owi ng sa f e t y

precautions: all conditions, laws an d requirements

of the Road Tra ffic Act must be adhered to as norma l.

On l y l i censed r i de r s on l i censed r oadwor t hy

motorcycles may ride in the Toy Run®. No quads,

ATV’s or off-road mot orcycles are a llowed. No rider s

under 16 years o ld are a l lowed. Al l r iders and

passen gers must wear m otorcycle crash helmet s. No

‘dau ghnu ts or ‘wheelies’ are allowed. Keep to the

parade speed during t he procession. No overtaking

i s p e r m i t t e d . A t W i n t e r v e l d

m ot o r cyc l e s m us t keep w i t h i n t he

designated areas. At Winterveld there

will be a beer garden, food and trade

stal l s , d isplays a créche faci l i ty , l ive

music and entertainment.

Some of the proposed beneficiaries are:

C M R / C S C L y d e n b u r g , C r o s s b o r d e r

Children’s Project, Dilokong H ospital,

D u n c i a S a f e H a v e n , L e l i e v l e i a n d

Reaction.

For more information contact: Julia on

083 233 8399, Alet 072 503 1378, J oggie

072 192 8276, or E -mail:

julia@ma ilzone.co.za

Playing around... on 20 November they will be serious about donating allkinds of toys for the Toy Run®.




Public

Notice

The Greater Tubatse Municipality is offering financial assistance to qualifying students within

its vicinity, to study in a tertiary institution of their choice i.e a University or University of

Technology for the 2011 academic year.

Bursaries will be offered only for the first year full-time students. All the fields of study will

be considered for the bursary.

Minimum requirements will be an aggregate achievement level of 5, with at least level 5 in

English and 5 in two other contents subjects excluding Life Orientation.

Application forms are obtainable from the Greater Tubatse Municipal main office, New CivicCentre, Burgersfort. Completed application forms should be accompanied by the following

documents :

grade 12 certificate or June results in case of Matriculants

certified copies of salary advice/s of parents/guardians or affidavit indicating

employment status of parent/guardian

certified copies of Identity Documents of the applicant and parent/guardian

any other relevant supporting documents

Application should be submitted to the office of the: Acting Municipal Manager, Greater

Tubatse Municipality, P.O Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150 to the attention Bursary Committee or

they can be hand delivered to the Municipal Offices at New Civic Centre in Burgersfort.

Faxed or e-mailed application will not be accepted.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : 30 November 2010

Correspondence will be made with successful students only.

NB : Students are advised to apply for admission in a University or University of Technology

as bursaries will be granted to students with admission letters only.

MAYOR’S BURSARY SCHEME FOR UNDERGRADUATE

STUDIES FOR THE 2011 ACADEMIC YEAR

M F Mokoko

Acting Municipal Manager

Address: Kastania Street, Burgersfort.PO Box 206, Burgersfort, 1150Tel: (013) 231 7815 * Fax: (013) 231 7467

Celebrating with a feastModikwa Plat inum Mine on Wednesday held

a celebration for their 4 500 employees and

c o n t r a c t o r s w h o c o n t r i b u t e d t o t h e

achievement of 7 million fata lity free shifts.

The employees f rom var ious shi f ts were

served a meal of spitbraaied oxen, chicken,

pap, bread rolls and cold drinks.The first set of employees were served at

05:00 on Wednesday morning. In total five

oxen were put on the spit.

Mr Sea n O’Conn or (left), Modikwa’s Bu siness

Leader, and various un ion r epresentatives

c o n g r a t u l a t e d t h e

staff and encouraged

t h e m t o c o n t i n u e

their sa fe work.They

are now aiming at 8

million fatality free

shi f ts which, i f a l l

goes we l l , can be

achieved within 39

weeks.

Local entrepreneurs

from Maandagshoek

was however ve r y

d i s a p p o i n t e d t h a tthe mine appointed a

ca t e r e r f r om Gau-

teng. They believed

that the locals should

have been given the

opportunity to cater.

The mine however r eacted, saying tha t t hey

appointed a caterer wi th the capaci ty to

deliver food to approximately 5000 people

which is all on the same standard and at

speci f ic t imes. Al l the ingredients was

sourced locally. Only the equipment and

trained people were brought in. The t ents a ndchairs wer e also hired locally.

It is rare for individual caterers in the area

to cater for more than 300 - 1000 people at a

time. At many government functions more

than one caterer is a ppointed.




Enjoying the fruits of

hard and safe workThe caterer s served the first 500 people at

05:00 on Wednesd ay mornin g. By mid-day

a constant stream of hungry employees

flooded through the H RD lapa’s doors t o

get th eir food. Em ployees were also flying

the Sout h African flag with a Modikwa logo

and t he 7 million fatality frees shifts

achievement printed on it.




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The jackpot poem

Dineo Tjie and Nthabiseng Mogowane with their principal Ms RI Komana and other teachers at the school.

Itirele Primary School participated in the

nat ional rounds of a competition hosted by

the Depa rtm ent of Water Affairs on 29

September.

Two of their learn ers, Dineo Tjie and

Nth abiseng Mogowane per formed a poem

which they composed themselves. The

poem had to be about wat er conservation

and ha d to include the th eme that ‘water

is life’.Other categories in t he competition

included praize poetry, poster design,

traditional music and drama.The nat ional

rounds of the competition was originally

scheduled for J uly, but due to th e World

Cup, the date was changed. The two

learner s earn ed their school R6 000, a

trophy an d certificate a nd a R1.7 million

multi-media centr e which will be

constr ucted by MTN . The s chool will also

receive a wat erpump.




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Is racism still a big problem inRacism in South Africa came under the

spotlight this week when prof Johanthan

Ja nsen of the University of the Free Sta te,

and Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe

s p o k e a b o u t t h e i s s u e a t t h e A h m e d

Kathrada F oundation in Johannesburg.

Both men were worried about poor progress

to bring unity to a country filled with ma nyraces an d colours.

It was said that unity was achieved for a

sma ll period of time dur ing th e Soccer World

C u p , b u t i t q u i c k l y d e r a i l e d a g a i n

afterwards.

Prof. Jansen feels that especially young,

whi te South Afr icans have an angered

att itude and messages such as “only black

candidates m ay apply” or “it is only a ma tter

of time before your farm s will be repossessed

and given to previously disadvantaged

people” is fuel for t his a nger.

In his opinion racial ten sion in South Africa

is like a vulcano that could errupt at any

time.

Deputy President Motlanthe also feels

strongly about the youth. He believes that

the focus for a n on-racial society should be

instilled from young and the youth mustgrow up with ideals of unity.

In Cap e Town Archbishop Thabo Makgoba

of the Anglican church this week said that

people should not forget about the wounds

inflicted to especially white men who were

forced to fight for apartheid. He feels that

t h i s i s a n i s s u e t h a t n e e d s c a r e f u l

c o n v e r s a t i o n t o b r i n g h e a l i n g a n d

understanding of the effect apartheid had

on both wh ite and black.

We asked readers if they feel racism and

racial tension is a problem in our a rea. They

also told us why they felt this way and wha t

can be done to bring unity.

Me. Susan Louw sê: “Daar is nograssisme want daar is nog nie goeiekommunikasie nie, maar dit kan regkom.Mense moet net meer geduld met mekaarhê”.

Mr Lennox Mphogo said: “No, I don’tthink racism is a problem in our area.Apartheid is over and we can all do thesame things with all kinds of people”.

Mnr. Bertus Verdoes sê: “Ja, hier is nogbaie rassisme. Ek glo nie dit kan regkomnie”.

Ms. Thembi Motau said: “No, even ifpeople speak different languages theywon’t point fingers and let arguments getout of control. I’ve never experienced ‘youblacks’ or ‘you whites’”.

Mr Tshepo Mashile said: “No, mostly weall interact and work together with no fuzzlike during apartheid”.

Mr Patrick Mandi said: “Yes, there istention, but colour does not matter, itmatters from where you come. People callus from other areas in the country‘incomers’ and other names. I find thatblack people are the most racist of all”.With him is his daughter Buhle Mandi.

Me. Charmaine Maré sê daar is nog rassisme en mense moet mekaar beter in agneem. Mnr. Gerhard Maré sê: “Nee, ek dink weer dis nie so erg nie. Ons almal werksaam en dinge is al baie beter as wat dit voorheen was”.

Me. Mar-Louise van Tonder en me. Marie van Tonder sê: “Hier is nog rassisme. Jy saldit nie sommer wegkry nie. Dit kan beter raak as almal hulle deel in ons land bring”.

Ms Singret Letsoalo said: “It is not thatmuch of a problem. We all help eachother and we all queue together in shopsetc.”.




our area? What do you think?

Mnr. Phillip Roetz sê: “Ja, beslis. Hier is nog baie rassisme. Dit kan dalk beter raak asalmal hulle deel doen en oor die algemeen by die land se reëls en regulasies hou”. Mnr.Willie van Rensburg sê: “Ja, hier is nog rassisme. Ek dink die rasse-spanning sal albeter raak as veral die taxi’s wat net stop waar hulle wil by die padreëls hou en dieverkeersdepartement hulle deel doen. Wanneer die taxi’s net so stop jaag hulle mybloeddruk op! As dit kan beter raak sal ek ook minder vloek”.

Mr Adam Tjale said: “Ja , there is a lot ofracism. It goes into judging people.Whites feel undermined when blacks areempowered and especially in some caseswhere the black person do not deservethe position, the whites start to bear agrudge”.

Ms Mpho Tlagadi said: “The racial issueis not a problem here. We are all differentpeople from different places who camewith one vision to this area - to work. Weall just click”.

Mr Given Mokgothu said: “In Burgersfortthere is no problem. We accept that weare different but living together in onecountry”.

Mr Calvin Mncwango said: “Everything isgoing well. It is good to be united. I amworking with white people and thecommunication is good. Even on thefarms everything is good”.

Mr Golddollar Mtheza said: “In our area Idon’t think racism is a problem. Theblack, white and Indian people are gettingalong fine. Sport is bringing peopletogether”.

Me. Chantel Grobler sê: “Nee, ek dink niedis ‘n probleem hier nie. Dis dalk omdatdie mense op mekaar staatmaak vir hulveiligheid op die myne dat daar nie plekvir rassisme is nie”.

Me. Priscilla Baird en mnr. Theo Baird sê: “Dit is nog altyd ‘n probleem. Mense moetsaamstaan en so moet rasseverskille opgelos word”.

Mr Johannes Molapo and Mr Edwin Boshigo said: “At Burgersfort there is no racism.There are people from Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Mozambique, Zambia and many othercountries working here and the white, black and indian people all get along very well”.




Kitsgids na jou SAPD/

Important numbers:Burgersfort (013) 231 7231

Ohrigstad (013) 238 0128

Roossenekal (013) 273 0075

Mecklenburg (015) 615 0204

Eerstegeluk (013) 237 0011

Tubatse (013) 216 8500

Sekhukhune (013) 260 1007

Leboeng (013) 769 9099

Maartinshoop (013) 235 4041

Ander nood/Other emergencies:Dilokong Hospitaal/Hospital (013) 2147265

Mecklenburg Hospitaal/ Hospital (013) 615 0204

Burgersfort Kliniek/Clinic (013) 2317843

Water & Sanitation 082 900 4449

Disaster Management -

(Ambulance & Fire) 0800 330 022

Electricity (Eskom) 0860 037 566

Dagboek / DiaryChrome Golf Club Wednesday Competitions

Time: 15:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Chrome Golf Club Friday Sundowner Competitions (twice a month)

Time: 13:00. Nine holes. Entry fee R60. Enquiries: Martin van Rooyen, 082 816 4833.

Burgersfort United Soccer

Burgersfort United Football Club plays soccer every Wednesday and Friday evening. They invite

all social players of all ages to come and join them at the Laerskool Burgersfort sportsgrounds.

Enquiries: Faizal, 082 922 3909 or Riaz, 072 471 7545.

Winterveld Ringbal Klub

Winterveld Ringbal Klub oefen Dinsdae en Donderdae by die CVO skool op die R37 (op pad na

Lydenburg) se bane. Enige spelers of nuwe spelers is welkom om by die klub in te skakel. Navrae:

Zelna Wheeler 072 531 6287.

Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes

Op Ohrigstad verkoop die Op-en-Wakker Groep vir bejaardes hou elke laaste Vrydag van die

maand pannekoek- en vetkoekverkope by die Pure Plaas stalletjie. Hulle hou ook vandag

padstalverkope, so moenie hulle heerl ike kos en tu isgebak misloop nie. Al die geld wat hulle

in die eerste deel van die jaar ingesamel het, he t gegaan vir liefdadigheid. Nou werk die

bejaardes om geld in te samel vir hul toer na die Kaap later vanjaar.

Tubatse Chrome Festival

Daar word hierdie jaar weer fees gehou by Tubatse Chrome Klub. DieTubatse Chrome

Festival sal op 22 en 23 Oktober 2010 plaasvind. Die fees beloof om iets vir almal te bied

en dit is die ideale plek om saam te kom kuier en nie net aan die aktiwiteite deel te neem nie,

maar ook ‘n stalletjie te hê. Hierdie jaar word stalletjiespasie gratis aangebied en persone

wat graag hulle produkte wil kom verkoop of ‘n diens wil bemark is welkom om solank hul

stalletjies te bespreek. Kontak Jacki Hanekom by 013 231 8340.

The Tubatse Chrome Festival on 22 and 23 October promises to be one of those don’t miss

events. The festival will have something for everyone and is the ideal place to sell or

market your products or services. Bookings for stalls are already open and stall space is

offered free of charge. Bookings for this can be made with Jacki Hanekom on 013 231 8340.

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Thought for the week

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highest standards with regard to design and

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the space in the printed newspaper.

Our e-mail and web newspapers are value

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In this photograph only one person can hear (spectators at the

disabled persons’ games held recently in Praktiseer).

“I never wear a watch, because I always

know it’s now - and now is when you should

do it.” - Steve Mariucci



13VACANCIES8 OCTOBER 2010

Deputy Financial Manager Responsibilities:The main purpose of this role will be to managethe specific Department within the scope of the function andappointment to secure the exact product manufacturing and themaximum profit for the company.The incumbent will have to manage and secure the Managerial

functions of the company for each specific activity. Secure that all

legislative requirements are introduced and adhered to. Participatein the Company’s Health, Safe and Environmental Managementprogram. Identify financial instruments that the company can useto improve its strategic position. Manage the company’s high levelfinancing issues.

Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a B.Com HonoursCA (SA) or equivalent qualification. 6 - 10 Years of progressiveFinance experience. Effective management and development of

direct reports. Ability to work cross functionally with individual teams.The candidate will have a proven history of forecasting trends andproviding accurate financial reporting in a timely manner. Theability to make logical assumptions, incorporate external and

internal information to effectively benchmark results againstappropriate baselines. Intuition to identify and implement processimprovements is strongly desired. Ability to gain operationalsupport through presentation of easy to understand analysis andsummary findings. Clear and concise written and verbal

communication skills. Excellent skills with MS Excel, Access and

Power Point are required and familiarity with data warehouseapplications. The successful candidate must have the ability tomanage multiple assignments, display solid financialrecommendations and prioritise projects and manage timeeffectively. Knowledge of Tax Legislation, IFRS, Foreign Trade andReserve Bank Regulations.

General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltdis and equal opportunity employer. Assessments may be one of

the methods utilised to determine the successful candidate. TheCompany reserves the right not to appoint.

Please forward your application, quoting the post title, tothe HR Department, ASA Metals at fax: 086 750 4941 or

e-mail: [email protected]

Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days of the closing date must accept that their applications were not successful.

Raw Material Foreman Responsibilities: The main purpose of this role will be toSupervise the Production activities of the Raw Materials Provisionand Procurement to its most optimized operational levels and qual ityrequirements to secure the required support to the rest of theprocessing team(s) at the Smelters/Furnaces, thus contributing to

a product of quality and therefor maximum profits to the Company.

The incumbent will be responsible to supervise the plantproduction employees. To administer plant equipment, toolsmaterial and utility items. Apply concepts and activities ofsupervisory functions. Administer documentation, reports andresult statements. Adhere to the Clauses and Regulations fo theMines Health and Safety Act. Conducting housekeeping tasks in

the workplace. Participating in the Company’s Health, Safe andEnvironmental Management program. Conduct task allocatedseniors or supervisors in line with the nature of the job.

Requirements: In order to apply, you will need a grade 12certificate with maths and science. Have a minimum of 3 yearsLogistics Supervisory experience in FeCr Smelter Environment and

a minimum of 3 years experience in Supply Chain Management. Avalid Code EB driver’s license. Be computer literate with advancedMicrosoft Excel experience. The capability to ensure that actionorientated performance management is executed on an ongoingbasis. The capability to facilitate the generation of improvement

ideas, ensure that the ideas are evaluated and that appropriate

improvement plans are implemented. The capability to ensure thatday to day performance is measured and reviewed and correctiveactions initiated and monitored. The capability to facilitate processesto ensure that Improvement ideas are proposed and improvementactions taken. The capability to ensure compliance with project andaction schedules. The capability to effectively and efficiently

ensure the optimum day to day utilization of resources.

General: ASA Metals (Pty) Ltd/Dilokong Chrome Mine (Pty) Ltd

is and equal opportunity employer. Assessments may be one ofthe methods utilised to determine the successful candidate. TheCompany reserves the right not to appoint.

Please forward your application, quoting the post title, tothe HR Department, ASA Metals at fax: 013 230 7793 or

e-mail: [email protected]

Applicants who have not heard from the Company within 30 days of sending their CV’s must accept that their applications were not successful.

Betrekkings/Vacancies

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* Burgersfort SUPERSPAR* Boxer Stores Burgersfort

* OK Grocer

* Xerox Copimaster

* Phelo Pele Pharmacy

* Burgersfort Pharmacy

* Laerskool Steelpoort

* Laerskool Burgersfort

* Tingeling Kleuterskool

* OK MiniMark

* Greater Tubatse Municipality

* CTM

* Modikwa Platinum Mine

* Pick n Pay

* Winterveld Village* Ohrigstad SAPS

* Total Ohrigstad

* Leboeng SAPS

* Praktiseer SAPS

* Burgersfort SAPS

* Magaba Garage

* Vision Meat

* Burgersfort Toyota

* Hendrik’s Panelbeaters

* La Beautique Clinique

* Mecklenburg SAPS

* Tubatse Village

* Praktiseer Magistrate’s Court

* Penge* Factory Shop

* Dwarsrivier Mine

* 4U Office National - Burgersfort

* Ingwe Safety Equipment

* One Stop Motor Spares -

Steelpoort

* Ohrigstad Restaurant

* Fingerprint of Africa

* Try Me Dealers Ohrigstad

* Laerskool Ohrigstad

* Vyfster Slaghuis

* Sasol Delight Convenience Store -

Steelpoort

* Department of Agriculture -

Praktiseer

* Madeleen Willers Prokureurs

* Merensky Real Estate

* Pret Liqour

* Plaasvars Groentewinkel

* Oasis Kafee Ohrigstad

Distribution points(please note that this is just some of

the distributions points)



Klein Advertensies • SmallsPlaas jou klein advertensie by Phelo Pele Pharmacy in die Khadima Sentrum of by Burgersfort Apteek in die Marone

Sentrum of doen dit elektronies d.m.v. e-pos of faks. Place your small at Phelo Pele Pharmacy in the Khadima Centre

or at Burgersfort Pharmacy at the Marone Centre. You could also place it via e-mail or fax. Enquiries: 083 543 1676

or 083 271 9151. E-mail: [email protected] • Fax: 086 554 9031

8 O KTOBER 201014

1.Sport Klubs /Sport Clubs

2.Betrekking/Vacancy

3.Dienste/Services

4. Oornag Akkommodasie/Overnight

accommodation

5. Troeteldiere/Pets

6. Persoonlik/Personal

7. Allerlei/Miscellaneous

8. Gesoek/Wanted

9. Te Huur/To Let

10. Te Koop/For sale

Elshamah MotorsYour Mechanic on

Duty. We specializein all minor and majorrepairs and services

on ALL types ofvehicles. Engine,gearboxes and

1. Sport Klubs/

Sport Clubs

GSKA KarateDinsdae & Donderdaevan 17h30 – 19h00 by

Calvin Collage. Almalwelkom van 6 jaar enouer.

Skakel JolandaHietbrink by

082 859 9681.

Vision Meat SlaghuisVir al jou vleis enbiltong behoeftes.

Ure: Ma. - Vr: 08:00 -17:30. Sa: 08:00 -

14:00.

Tel: 013 231 7094

Fax: 086 623 7124Leandé: 083 637

8749. E-mail:[email protected]

MooifonteinGuesthouse

Accommodation inBurgersfort. R380 per

person per day.Includes Bed &

Breakfasts, Lunch/ Supper & Laundry

service.Contact: Judy, 082

308 9221/7

7. Allerlei/

Miscellaneous

4. Oornag

Akkommodasie/

Overnight

accommodation

FLAT TO LET IN

BURGERSFORT1 Bedroom flat insecure complex.

Contact:082 922 3909

9. Te Huur/

To Let

Invitation to Tender

Scope of work: Security Services – Steelpoort

Your Company is hereby invited to attend a compulsorybriefing at Ngululu Bulk Carriers as indicated below.The agreement consists of the supply of security personnel andsystems to effectively implement security services at Ngululu BulkCarriers, Steelpoort.

Applicants must have legal certification (P.S.I.R.A) to apply.

Site meeting Date : 15 October 2010Time : 8H00Venue : Ngululu Bulk Carriers

Farm GrootboomSteelpoort

Please inform via e-mail to [email protected] to confirm attendance.

TSEBIŠO YE BOHLOKWA

KGOPELO YA NAGA POLASENG YAAAPIESDOORNDRAAI 298 KT

O KGOPELWA GO LEMOGA gore Blue Horison Investments 10 (Pty) Ltd le

Cranbrook Property Projects (Pty) Ltd e tsentše Ditshepedišo tša Tekololefsa kafase ga nomoro ya molato ya LCC115/2010 kgahlanong le Mokhomišenare waSelete wa Dikgopelo tša Naga: ka Mpumalanga le ba bangwe gape ba 16 ka

nepo ya go beela thoko sephetho se se tšerwego ke Mokhomišenare wa Seletewa Dikgopelo tša Naga: ka Mpumalanga ka Mei go fihla ka Juni 2008 go

bušetša morago Kgopelo ya Naga ya mabapi le Polasa ya Aapiesdoorndraai298 KT yeo e gannwego mo nakong ye e fetilego ke Mokhomišenare wa Selete

wa Dikgopelo tša Naga: ka Mpumalanga ka Juni 2000.

DINTLHA KA BOTLALO mabapi le kimollo ye e nyakilwego kgahlanong leMokhomišenare wa Selete wa Dikgopelo tša Naga: ka Mpumalanga le ba

bangwe gape ba 16 di beilwe ka gare ga Tsebišo ya Tšhišinyo ka fase ganomoro ya molato ya LCC115/2010 ye e hwetšagalago go Mongwadiši wa kaKgorotshekong ya Dikgopelo tša Naga, ka Randburg ye e lego Senthareng yaTrustbank, ka Mmolong wa Randburg, magahlanong a mebila ya Hill le KentAvenue, Randburg, 2194 le gape ka dikantorong tša Cranbrook PropertyProjects (Pty) Ltd tše di lego Mmileng wa Allison extention 52, ka SpekboomRiver Estate, Burgersfort.

Motho ofe goba ofe yo a nyakago go kgatha tema ka ditshepedišong o swanetšego hlagiša tsebišo ya maikemišetšo a gagwe a go dira bjalo, mo matšatsi a 15 akhalentare go tloga ka letšatšikgwedi la go phatlalatšwa ga tsebišo ye kakantorong ya Mongwadiši, wa ka Kgorotshekong ya Dikgopelo tša Naga, kaRandburg.

GE O KA nyaka thušo efe goba efe go tšwela pele mabapi le se o kgopelwa goreo se dikadike go ikgokaganya le Mna Corrie de Jager wa Snyman de JagerAttorneys mo go 012-663 1680 goba Mongwadiši wa ka Kgorotshekong yaDikgopelo tša Naga, ka Randburg mo go 011-781 2291.

Kennisgewings/Notices

IMPORTANT NOTICELAND CLAIM ON THE FARM AAPIESDOORNDRAAI 298 KT

PLEASE NOTE that Blue Horison Investments 10 (Pty) Ltd and CranbrookProperty Projects (Pty) Ltd have instituted Review Proceedings under case

number LCC115/2010 against the Regional Land Claims Commissioner:Mpumalanga and 16 Others for the setting aside of a decision taken by the

Regional Land Claims Commissioner: Mpumalanga during May to June 2008 toreinstate the Manok Land Claim in respect of the Farm Aapiesdoorndraai 298 KTpreviously dismissed by the Regional Land Claims Commissioner: Mpumalangaduring June 2000.

FULL DETAILS about the relief sought against the Regional Land Claims Com-missioner: Mpumalanga and 16 Others is set out in the Notice of Motion undercase number LCC115/2010 which is available from the Registrar of the LandClaims Court, Randburg situated at Trustbank Centre, Randburg Mail, Cnr of HillStreet and Kent Avenue, Randburg, 2194 and also from the offices of CranbrookProperty Projects (Pty) Ltd situated at Allison Street extention 52, SpekboomRiver Estate, Burgersfort.

ANY PERSON willing to participate in the proceedings must lodge a notice of

his/her intention to do so, within 15 calender days from date of publication of thisnotice at the office of the Registrar of the Land Claims Court, Randburg.

SHOULD YOU need any further assistance in this regard please do not hesitateto contact Mr Corrie de Jager of Snyman de Jager Attorneys at 012-663 1680 orthe Registrar of the Land Claims Court, Randburg at 011-781 2291.

Kennisgewings/Notices

8. Vakature/

Vacancies

3. Dienste/

Services

KANTOOR DAMEBENODIG

om dadelik te beginvir ‘n pos in

Burgersfort. Kliëntediens vereiste.Basiese salaris

R2500 plus bonus.Faks CV na

0866152978.

differentials.We specialize in

Mahindra vehicles.Lebowa BusinessPark, Burgersfort.

Contact:Willie, 076 158 9192.

PHILMACORADIATORS

Radiator, Oil Cooler,Fuel Tanks, CompleteRadiators, AluminiumRadiators. One dayservice (conditionsapply). Free test.

Collect and delivery.Lebowa Business

Park, Dirk WinterbachStreet, Burgersfort,

1150.Frans: 082 505 4743Phillip: 073 470 2646

“Doing business

without advertising is

like winking at a girl in

the dark. You know

what you are doing, but

nobody else does”-

Stuart Henderson

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know about

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and eventscontact:

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15SPORT 8 O KTOBER 2010

Tubatse United FC vs Maatlopo United FCT u b a t s e U n i t e d F C fa c e d

Ma a t lo p o U n i t e d F C in a

l e a g u e g a me in P r a k t i s e e r

l a s t w e e k e n d .

T h e g a m e e n d e d i n a d r a w ,

b u t w a s f i ll e d w i th

e x ci t e m e n t a n d h a r d w o r k

f ro m b o th t e a m s . G e t th e

fu l l r e p o r t o n p a g e 1 6 o f

th i s w e e k ’s n e w s p a p e r .

Ma a t lo p o U n i t e d F C

p l a y ed i n t h e r e d a n d

T u b a t s e U n i t e d in th e b lu e .

T u b a t s e U n i t e d , p l a y in g o n

t h e i r h o m e g r o u n d , w a s

p o o r ly s u p p o r t e d b y lo ca l

fans . A few of th e ir

s u p p o r t e r s to o k sh e l t e r

u n d e r a b u s h w i t h s om e

c o ld b e e r .



16 8 OCTOBER 2010

SPORT SPORT

Platinum Gazette

A draw in the ‘backyard’Last week Satu rday, Maatlopo United FC

(playing in red) played a SAB league game

against Tubatse United (playing in blue).

The game was played in Praktiseer and

ended in a draw.

Before the game, the Maatlopo United

spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Makola said that

they are aiming to ‘beat Tubatse United in

their own backyar d’. This was said a fter

they won Tubatse United to advance in theNedbank Cup the week before.

Maat lopo United h ad a difficult game.

Politics mixed with sport an d this led to

the team playing without any reserves and

one man short on t he field. (Many of their

players at tended a p olitical rally in

Maandagshoek).

The team however stuck together a nd

during the first half Thapelo Moropane

man aged to score a goal. By half time they

were st ill leading. A goalkeeping error in

the 70th minute gave Tubatse United the

opportu nity to even the score.

The points remained 1-1 until the end of

the game. Thapelo Moropane was named

the Maatlopo Man of the Match.

This week Maat lopo United F C will play

against Material Black Chiefs at Ntoampe

stadium for the SAB league on Saturday

and at J ane Furse in the Nedbank Cup on

Sunday.Sunda y’s winner will represent the r egion

in t he provincial pla yoffs.

“We are aiming to repeat what we did last

year - to go on and repr esent our r egion,”

Makola said this week.

The team is organising transport to Jane-

Furse a nd encourage all their supporters to

join th em. Tra nsport will cost R50 per

person.

Enqu iries: Jimmy Makola, 08406226 or

Sydney Mokoka, 072 8694418.